Also on 2013’s hit list (that’s “hit” as a mobster would use the word, not “hit” in terms of popularity):

— Hashtag. Complainers say they’re #sickoftheword.

— Twittersphere. #Giveitarest, many plead.

— Mister mom. It’s outlived its usefulness.

This is Lake Superior’s 39th annual list of words that should be put out of their misery. As we said last year, when “fiscal cliff” was among the nominees, it’s clear that the efforts to banish annoying words and phrases may be fun but isn’t especially effective. Past nominees continue to be heard. They include: